Shanghai Juss boasts a significant advantage over Sichuan in several key areas. They average 13.4 more points, 4.7 more rebounds, and 6.1 more assists per game. Their team-oriented approach, utilizing a 12-man rotation, ensures consistent intensity. In a previous club cup match, seven players scored in double figures, with the team recording 29 assists. Sichuan's season has been marked by struggles, including a six-game losing streak, leading to a dip in morale. They face significant challenges on both offense and defense, averaging only 67.2 points per game while conceding 91.3 points, a difference of 24.1 points, placing them at the bottom of the league in this regard. Their current difficulties stem from a lack of coordinated team play, with only a few individual players showing flashes of potential. Shanghai Juss has historically dominated Sichuan. Over 26 CBA matches, Shanghai has secured 19 wins and 7 losses. Their advantage has become more pronounced in recent years, winning both games last season and remaining unbeaten in their last five encounters. This psychological edge is further amplified by their recent 111-72 victory in the December 3, 2025, CBA club cup match, where Shanghai controlled the game from the start, building a 16-point lead in the first quarter and extending it to 29 points by halftime. Sichuan's comprehensive defensive and offensive collapse in that game is likely to have a lasting psychological impact on the players involved. Match Direction: Sichuan